• Skyline of Chicago Illinois
    Chicago,  Completed,  Travel

    5 Things I Learned Traveling to The Windy City: Tips for Chicago

    I had been to the windy city once before, but that was almost 10 years ago. Clearly, things had changed. The more I read about the food and museums the more excited I got! I couldn’t wait to get there. Here are my tips for Chicago for what to avoid doing when you visit. Don’t reserve anything the day of your flight This is really more a “anywhere travel” tip, not just Chicago. We arrived at the airport at 5am only to find out our 7am flight was delayed by 3 hours. Typically I don’t plan anything that requires a reservation to close to landing time because you never know…

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    Why I Started a Blog

    I have toyed around with the idea of starting a blog for years. My senior project at Drexel was essentially a blog about life in Philadelphia. I loved it. It gave me an excuse to go out and do things I would have talked myself out of or otherwise never considered. I completely understand how idiotic it sounds, but when I set a goal I like to see it through. No idea if that came from Drexel (that drill that into you there), my very stubborn Irish background, or if that is just how I was wired. Why did I give it up? I graduated. That isn’t to say I…